Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, the film ‘The Debut’ centers on when Mona Friedman is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, she transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role—even if it means waging war against the show’s domineering director.
‘The Debut’ stars Julianne Moore (as Mona Friedman), Paul Giamatti (as Jerry), Halle Bailey, Jesse Eisenberg, Cara Buono (as Cassie), Craig Bierko, ldar Isgandarov, and Bernadette Peters.
Producers of ‘The Debut’ include Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Ali Herting, with executive producers including Michael Bloom, Ryan Heller, Jennifer Booth, Jasmine Daghighian, Kevin Kelly, and Ian Stratford. Production companies are A24, Topic Studios and Fruit Tree.
The film’s cinematography is by Drew Daniels, the music is by Emile Mosseri and Jesse Eisenberg, with editing by Robert Nassau.
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A24 will release ‘The Debut’ in theaters on December 11, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here: https://a24films.com/films/the-debut
Julianne Moore is most known for Far from Heaven, Still Alice, and Boogie Nights. Paul Giamatti is most known for Sideways, Cinderella Man, and Billions. Halle Bailey is most known for The Little Mermaid and Grown-ish. Jesse Eisenberg is most known for The Social Network, Zombieland, and A Real Pain.
